Technology
Crypto: too important to ignore
This WatersTechnology rapid read survey report examines the crypto finance priorities of institutional investors, how far along they are on their crypto journeys, the challenges in entering and participating in this market, and what they value most when…
JP Morgan pulls plug on deep learning model for FX algos
US bank turns to less complex models that are easier to explain to clients
Execution & process errors: banks try to get beyond blunderdome
Mistakes mean more data for reporting, models and scenarios. But do banks learn from them?
The importance of data-driven decision-making in Apac
Embracing data-driven decision-making enabled by digital technologies is crucial for the success of lending institutions in Apac
On cyber risk, regionals have no appetite for disruption
Smaller lenders fear outages and other IT bungles, as do regulators. So, what are they doing about it?
Maximum insecurity: banks tool up to meet cyber threat
Lenders confront “existential” threat of data leaks with bigger teams and better controls
Apac banks put trust in pre-trade
Amid tougher trading conditions, Apac banks are making greater use of pre‑trade analytics to inform their strategies and reduce risk. But how successful are these tools?
Apac banks put trust in pre‑trade
Amid tougher trading conditions, Apac banks are making greater use of pre‑trade analytics to inform their strategies and reduce risk. But how successful are these tools?
How patchy liquidity is stymieing systematic credit
…and what investors like AllianceBernstein, Man Numeric and Acadian are doing about it
New threats, old foibles prompt banks to switch GRC vendors
Op Risk Benchmarking: more than half of participants are reviewing or switching systems
The tech revolution: equipping institutions for risk and regulatory challenges
Unveiling the impact of cloud technology and data analytics, empowering institutions to enhance their calculations and cut operational costs. Redirecting focus to critical business decision-making and profitability follows suit
Navigating IFRS 9: strategies for effective implementation and moving beyond
There has been a constant change within the landscape of financial reporting, and IFRS 9 has been proven to be a critical component.
A few insights into crypto risk
Key points about crypto-related risks that are important for institutional participants or those just beginning their crypto journey
Using emerging technologies to improve the risk management function
This white paper discusses why capital markets firms need access to the most innovative technologies, real-time analytics, and timely and accurate data for better and faster decision-making in the risk function.
As action time nears, be aware of these three big FRTB issues
This white paper reviews three of the core issues and challenges that demonstrate some of the ways FRTB will impact the capital markets.
Managed support services provider of the year: Broadridge
Broadridge’s third win in three years for Managed support services provider of the year highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, its outstanding customer service and its ability to navigate complex risk landscapes
Adapting to economic uncertainty: internal audit’s journey
In this report, internal auditors in different sectors have shared their experiences and strategies, providing valuable insights for others facing similar challenges
Vendors under new scrutiny in CFTC due diligence push
Planned cyber resilience regime will force dealers to subject “critical” tech vendors to stricter audit
On-chain FX’s brave new world excites some, worries others
Trading tokenised versions of currencies on blockchain could slash settlement risk but sceptics raise concerns over liquidity and pricing
Risk and compliance in a transforming Asia: accelerating change, regulation and technology
Risk and compliance frameworks are undergoing an intense period of change throughout Asia. Amid the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, increasing dependence on third parties, the prevalence of cyber attacks and a need to protect privacy, there are…
Nasdaq moves second matching engine to AWS cloud
Exchange and cloud partner encouraged by smooth migration with improved capacity and latency metrics
Industry aims to Fix patchy exchange outage comms
A Fix working group is hoping to standardise the way that venues communicate with the sell side when tech glitches strike
Banks call for direct oversight of cloud providers by US regulators
Tri-opoly of cloud vendors “poses systemic risk” to financial sector, say risk managers
Goldman’s Marquee is a gradual revelation
Multiple apps are being corralled into a sticky cross-asset ecosystem, updated with Python and cloud